I think of myself as an old hillbilly hippie. I've had several careers: Physics, personal counseling, computer science/software development. Unix/Linux.
Now I'm an old retired guy. I read a LOT. I think of myself as a liberal progressive politically. Some people know me as KB6QL.
I love the Grateful Dead. I love Gracie Slick. I also love the work of Johann Sebastian Bach. I have loved their work for more than 50 years. Oxford comma. Born at 310ppm CO2.
Whatever/whatever
This week, we are celebrating Erasmus! 🎉
Since its launch, Erasmus+ has empowered millions to learn, train, teach, volunteer and grow across Europe and beyond.
What started as a university exchange has become a diverse, inclusive journey for learners of all ages.
Erasmus+ brings people together, enriches communities and changes lives.
More → https://europa.eu/!FfgbHX
Our Galaxy's Monster Black Hole Is Spinning Almost as Fast as Physics Allows https://www.sciencealert.com/our-galaxys-monster-black-hole-is-spinning-almost-as-fast-as-physics-allows #science
Tamra is a predominantly Arab city in Israel.
'Here - as is the case with many Arab-majority communities in Israel - there are no public bomb shelters for its 38,000 residents.
For comparison, the nearby Jewish-majority town Karmiel, population 55,000, has 126 public shelters.'
Also a rock pipit, on a rock.
His lies know no bounds.
I just had to steal this one.
Only 13, he lost his life trying to get food for his family.
Earlier this week, we were devastated to learn that Abed Al Rahman died from injuries sustained during a food distribution in Gaza.
Dehydration. Hunger. Indiscriminate attacks. Gaza's children face the unthinkable.
— #UNICEF June 20, 2025
Once again, Brendan Loper and The New Yorker cartoons nail it. Is this a chance for the global community to make real progress on international agreements that the US has long sabotaged?
#BBC you are on the wrong side of history…when this shameful period is reviewed, history students will be stunned at the bias of this supposedly impartial institution.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/20/bbc-gaza-medics-documentary-impartiality-coverage
‘Paved paradise’: Critics fume over Trump's Rose Garden makeover https://twp.ai/4iogi4
With celebrations and events happening around Juneteenth, it's an ideal opportunity to participate and reflect.
Inspired by the resilience of those who fought for their rights, Support Inclusion in Tech remains dedicated to cultivating an inclusive space where every individual can flourish. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻
This Juneteenth weekend, we're reminded that freedom is a continuous journey toward equality.
Juneteenth is a pivotal moment marking the end of enslavement of Black Americans, so let's honor our progress and actively contribute to a more equitable future. 🌟
"She was cool and made everything seem cooler, like a cold shower on the back of your balls on a summer night"
87 years ago. In April 1938, Guy Callendar published the first evidence from thermometer observations that the world’s land areas were warming. He also linked the observed warming to the increase in atmospheric CO₂ from burning coal. 87 years ago. rmets.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
Check out this article about decarbonizing neighborhoods.
My favorite finding? It only works if the residents have existing social bonds.
If you haven't already, plan a block party. Whether fighting ice or climate collapse, the 1st step is a block party.
https://www.kqed.org/science/1997283/this-oakland-block-tried-to-quit-fossil-fuels-heres-what-they-learned
#Trump administration to end national #LGBTQ+ #suicide hotline
No reason was given for why services specific to LGBTQ+ callers are ending for 988, the crisis hotline for queer youth that launched in 2022.
After 3 years & 1.3 million texts & calls, the national LGBTQ+ #SuicidePrevention hotline is shutting down. The Trump admin announced Tues that it was ending LGBTQ+ services for 988, the #crisis hotline for queer #youth that launched in 2022.
#TheCrueltyIsThePoint
https://19thnews.org/2025/06/trump-administration-ends-national-lgbtq-suicide-hotline/
